Hello forum,
The interior plaster is applied, and the painting work will start soon.
I believe it is a "wallpaper-ready fine plaster," which I think corresponds to quality level Q2, probably gypsum plaster.
To me, it looks very tidy and smooth, so I hardly see much need for filling, except for fixing a few small imperfections.
We don’t have high standards and just want everything to be white. I feel confident enough to prime and paint directly on the plaster myself. I also have the time for it.
My question is what a professional painter would do differently or better—basically, what is the added value of having it done professionally?
For example, I’ve read that painting fleece (paintable wallpaper or fleece) can cover or prevent plaster cracks. Would that be recommended instead of painting directly on the plaster?
In the end, it should simply look white, smooth, even, and neat.
Thanks!
The interior plaster is applied, and the painting work will start soon.
I believe it is a "wallpaper-ready fine plaster," which I think corresponds to quality level Q2, probably gypsum plaster.
To me, it looks very tidy and smooth, so I hardly see much need for filling, except for fixing a few small imperfections.
We don’t have high standards and just want everything to be white. I feel confident enough to prime and paint directly on the plaster myself. I also have the time for it.
My question is what a professional painter would do differently or better—basically, what is the added value of having it done professionally?
For example, I’ve read that painting fleece (paintable wallpaper or fleece) can cover or prevent plaster cracks. Would that be recommended instead of painting directly on the plaster?
In the end, it should simply look white, smooth, even, and neat.
Thanks!
Well, the next time we repaint, for example the kitchen in about 5-10 years, we will probably do it ourselves.
But painting the entire house for the first time is beyond our current capacity in terms of effort.
Cheap painter’s tape is often also poor quality because it frequently tears when being removed. However, if that doesn’t bother you, it can be an area to save money.
But painting the entire house for the first time is beyond our current capacity in terms of effort.
Cheap painter’s tape is often also poor quality because it frequently tears when being removed. However, if that doesn’t bother you, it can be an area to save money.
Why do you assume that if you do it yourself, you only buy the cheapest materials? Get good quality tools and high-quality paint, and get started. Painting a wall white should really be doable. Whether you need to do your own plastering and sanding if you’ve never done it before is another question.
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Caspar20206 Sep 2018 09:46Gartenfreund schrieb:
Masking door frames and similar isn’t rocket science. Recently, a major discount store had this kind of crepe tape for a good price.If you’re going to do it yourself, you should at least use proper materials. Anyone who has ever worked with, for example, purple Storch tape will never touch a discount store product again.
Gartenfreund schrieb:
using the roller carefully and not getting too close to the adjacent wallThat depends on the roller. There are Storch rollers designed to reach into corners, too.For our renovation, we stocked up at a specialist retailer with rollers, brushes, and other tools (all for under €100 (about $110)). Even after using many rooms and multiple colors per room, they still look like new.
Nordlys schrieb:
And... who will apply the filler and sand the surfaces if you plan to do the painting yourself? Good luck finding someone.The plasterer, of course. Just order Q3/4 finishing directly or afterward.
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